Malicious Code Injection in spatial_pelican_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108981: Malicious code in spatial_pelican_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The spatial_pelican_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious scripts within the spatial_pelican_z3n package. These scripts, such as auto.js and autopublish.js, are designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations and project integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall spatial_pelican_z3nIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can manually remove the spatial_pelican_z3n package from your project by running the command: npm uninstall spatial_pelican_z3n. Additionally, consider monitoring your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The spatial_pelican_z3n package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. Immediate action is required to remove the package and monitor for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The spatial_pelican_z3n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to reputation damage and project instability.
If you have installed the spatial_pelican_z3n package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without any signup at the Vulert playground.
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